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title: "PS/2023/048 Leisure Centre Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0419c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# PS/2023/048 Leisure Centre Management

Buyer: MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0419c5

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## Summary

Maldon District Council has awarded a contract for the management of leisure centres across the district, including Blackwater Leisure Centre, Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, and the Splash Park in Promenade Park. This procurement process, under the “Competitive Procedure with Negotiation” as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, falls under the services category, specifically for sports facilities operation. The contract, valued at £2.9 million, was signed on 29th November 2024. The award was granted to Places for People Leisure Management Ltd. The procurement process involved a selective approach, with potential suppliers needing to meet specific selection criteria, and included an initial tendering period that ended on 15th December 2023.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the operation and management of sports facilities. Companies experienced in managing community and commercial leisure activities stand to benefit from participating in this contract, which includes innovative and non-traditional sports programmes intended to cater to a broad audience. There is a focus on increasing sport and community participation and supporting local initiatives. Businesses that can provide a dynamic and diverse range of leisure services, and have the capability to manage busy community venues, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities that promise growth and long-term engagement with local communities.

## Notice

Maldon District Council are tendering for an operating provider to manage the leisure centres across the district. The service will cover the following sites, *Blackwater Leisure Centre (BLC) *Dengie Hundred Sports Centre (DHSC) In addition the management of the Splash Park in Promenade Park will be included. This tender process is in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sport and Community Programme shall provide a busy community Sport and Community venue which includes daytime and evening use for seven days a week. There should be a balance of commercial and community events, hires and activities and shall include innovative and non-traditional or specialist activities that appeal to a wider audience. There should be a focus upon the delivery of activities and the enabling of support outside of the core Sport and Community in order to make them more accessible to priority groups and appeal to residents who would not ordinarily visit a Sport and Community venue. The Sport and Community Programme will have a focus on increasing Sport and Community participation / opportunities, throughout the day and evening for seven days a week, for both commercial and community programmes. The Operator shall provide use of the facilities (hire charges to apply) to support local community (Sport and Community) initiatives. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/727CH78348

Renewal: Potential for a five year extension to 15 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040751-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | £3,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALDON |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM9 5DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Maldon |
| Electoral ward | Maldon North |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040751-2024
- 14 Nov 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033678-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=910862824
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/727CH78348
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maldon:-Sports-facilities-operation-services./954YFUP59J
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/954YFUP59J

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